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Telangana is set for a series of local and bypoll contests, MPTC-ZPTC polls, a possible Khairatabad Assembly bypoll, elections to the three restructured Hyderabad municipal corporations and two Graduate MLC seats, that will serve as key tests of ground strength for Congress, BRS and BJP ahead of the 2028 Assembly elections.

Comedian Pulkit Mani announced the cancellation of his upcoming shows in Noida, Lucknow and Kanpur, citing unforeseen circumstances and repeated threats from activists. The cancellations follow controversy over his mimicry of Prime Minister Narendra Modi during an event alongside Rahul Gandhi

BRS working president KT Rama Rao warned of protests if water was not released to the Jurala ayacut, demanded operation of pump houses and talks with Karnataka, and accused the Congress government of negligence while seeking action on land allegations.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh criticised the Modi government over alleged rising food prices, citing increases in spices, pulses, cooking oils and onions. Referring to the song “Kya Hua Tera Wada”, he questioned the government’s response to inflation and sought immediate relief

The Congress high command has appointed Patolla Chandrasekhar Reddy as Sangareddy DCC president, ending a prolonged deadlock over the post. The decision came despite opposition from Health Minister Damodara Rajanarasimha and leaves rival factions assessing their next political moves

Several Congress MLAs raised concerns in the Telangana Assembly over damaged roads, power outages and inadequate drinking water supply. Legislators from Manakondur, Jadcherla, Tandur and Achampet highlighted constituency-level problems, including shortcomings in Mission Bhagiratha water supply

BRS Working President KT Rama Rao urged the Congress government to make all MLAs who defected from the BRS resign and face elections, citing the Telangana High Court’s judgment disqualifying Danam Nagender and calling for the same legal principle to be applied.=

Congress leader Peddaboina Ganesh Yadav of the 52nd division of Greater Warangal Municipal Corporation allegedly died by suicide at his printing shop in Kishanpura

The BRS celebrated the Telangana High Court’s decision disqualifying Danam Nagender as Khairatabad MLA, with party leaders saying other defected MLAs could face similar action. They also demanded action on pending disqualification petitions and sought fresh mandates for defectors.

Former minister T Harish Rao accused the Congress government of targeting BRS leaders over allegations concerning 22-A lands and other land issues. He questioned the survey of his agricultural lands and urged Congress leaders to focus on public issues

Senior Congress leaders have described the Telangana High Court’s disqualification of Khairatabad MLA Danam Nagender as an embarrassment to the party high command. They said the verdict could intensify scrutiny of defections from the BRS into the Congress.

Former minister T Harish Rao responded to Congress leaders’ visit to his lands in Siddipet, saying his property details were disclosed in election affidavits. He questioned their use of heavy police security and drone surveys during the inspection

Congress MPs and MLCs headed to Siddipet on Friday amid allegations of land irregularities involving elected representatives. The team is likely to visit the Collector’s Office and examine land records as part of an initiative to bring alleged irregularities to light.

BRS working president KT Rama Rao questioned Congress leader Rahul Gandhi over the arrest of BRS social media convenor Manne Krishank, alleging that police barged into his home and accused the Telangana government of curbing free speech and democratic principles.

MLC Addanki Dayakar being seated in the second row at Praja Palana Dinostavam celebrations in Hyderabad drew criticism from the BRS. BRS spokesperson Manne Krishank questioned the Congress government’s commitment towards the Dalit community over the seating arrangement.

Opposition parties intensified criticism of the government’s decision to introduce MDR on select UPI merchant transactions above Rs 2,000. Rahul Gandhi and other leaders demanded withdrawal of the fee, alleging it could affect digital payments and benefit foreign card companies

Telangana’s August accounts show revenue expenditure outpacing receipts, resulting in a Rs 14,840.81 crore revenue deficit. The fiscal deficit has reached 58.65 per cent of the annual estimate, while interest, pension and borrowing pressures continue to weigh on State finances.

Siddipet police arrested seven BRS leaders from Varadarajpur village for allegedly spraying turmeric water on Congress leaders heading towards former Chief Minister K Chandrashekhar Rao's residence. A court later remanded the accused to 15 days following their arrest in Vijayawada.

The Congress accused the government of setting the stage for levying fees on UPI transactions, questioning a notification that bars charges on transactions up to Rs 2,000. The party also alleged the move could open digital payments to American firms.

  BSP chief Mayawati criticised the SP, Congress and other opposition parties for using blue symbols while allegedly retaining casteist and narrow-minded attitudes. She accused them of political opportunism, defended the BSP as the genuine Ambedkarite party and questioned Congress’s political prospects